Chestnut Nursery Cook

LS2Y; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount for childcare

On-site free parking

Job summary

LS2Y Nurseries in Huddersfield is seeking a Nursery Cook for Chestnut Nursery. You will prepare healthy meals for children, plan menus with management, and maintain hygiene and safety in a busy kitchen.

Experience in catering is required, with a focus on allergy and dietary needs. A Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certificate are requested, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years catering experience.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food preparation for dietary, cultural and allergy needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal menus with nursery management.
• Manage food stocks and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for children and babies.
• Support food-related learning and share healthy eating ideas with families.

Job description

Location: Chestnut Nursery, Huddersfield

Hours: 25 hours a week

Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking

Start Date: As soon as possible

An Amazing Opportunity to Join Our Chestnut Nursery Family

We are looking for a caring, organised and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for children and babies in our nursery setting. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about good food, high standards of hygiene, and helping children develop positive lifelong habits around healthy eating.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Management team to plan seasonal menus, manage food stocks, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and ensure all food preparation meets food hygiene, allergy management, dietary and Early Years requirements. The role also includes supporting food-related learning across nursery rooms, engaging children in age-appropriate cooking activities, and sharing healthy eating ideas with families.

We are looking for someone with at least two years’ catering experience, good organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work safely and independently, and knowledge of food preparation for a range of dietary, cultural and allergy needs. A Food Hygiene Certificate, First Aid Certificate and commitment to ongoing professional development are required.

About Us

LS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.

We are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.

LS2Y Nurseries offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• - Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities
• - Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey.
• - Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment.

A Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded with more detail on the role.